The final phase of work to repair Balloch Castle is under way – paving the way for future uses of the A-Listed building to be explored. The derelict castle – which has lain in a state of ...

A CASTLE described as one of West Dunbartonshire’s hidden gems could be restored to its former glory. Plans are being drawn up by the council to unlock Balloch Castle’s “untapped potential”.

Balloch Castle is a rare example of an almost intact designed landscape. The fashion for creating harmonious landscapes around big houses reached its peak in England with the work of ‘Capability ...

THE gardens, shoreline and woods of Balloch Castle country park - bought in 1915 by Glasgow Corporation as a lung for the city's toiling industrial masses - are to be restored to something ...

Balloch Castle was built in 1808 for John Ardoch of Buchanan, with the grounds and gardens being established over the following decades. Today it is in public hands and is popular all year round ...

As their fame grew, in 1996 Oasis performed two shows at Balloch Castle Country Park, supported by bands like Cast and Ocean Colour Scene. Officially, 80,000 people attended the shows - but those ...

Misleading social media campaign has duped thousands into signing a petition to save Loch Lomond which was never under threat. Three charity groups - the Friends of Loch Lomond an ...

Balloch Castle Country Park Regeneration Group was formed in 2022 to restore nature within the park, rejuvenate the national tree collection and provide facilities for visitors. A survey of park ...